Monique Kaye Robinson | The Balanced Practice Inc | Ottawa, ON

Monique Kaye-Robinson
She/Her

Registered Psychotherapist

Credentials: BA., M.ed, RP
Languages Spoken: French & English
Location: In person (Ottawa) & virtual across Ontario

My approach

Starting therapy can be such a daunting and difficult process. Reaching out for support is a brave first step and requires a tremendous amount of courage. I believe that honoring this courage is important and I strive to provide a warm and supportive environment to explore what can be at times, a challenging experience.

I draw from an integrative client-centred approach and use tools from DBT, Art therapy, 3rd wave cognitive-behaviour therapies, and dyadic developmental therapy. My style of therapy is playful, collaborative, and compassionate. You are the expert in your experiences and my role is to help accompany you through this journey.

Challenges I can support you through

Area of Expertise

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Eating Disorders

(Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder,OSFED)

Other areas of strong interest

Services I offer

  • Individualized Therapy
  • Family Therapy
  • Group Therapy
  • Clinical Supervision

The clients I love to support

Adolescents (12+), adults, families, parents/caregivers.

Modalities/frameworks I use

  • ACT
  • DBT
  • DDP
  • Art Therapy
  • CBT
  • Person-Centred
  • Trauma-Informed

What influences my work

I am fully bilingual, and French is my first language. I identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community. I have always been a person who has been interested in better understanding our minds, thoughts, emotions, and experiences. This interest became stronger and more pronounced after struggling with an eating disorder for over 10 years of my life and having to navigate the road to recovery. I believe that my lived experience with an ED has contributed to a better understanding of eating disorders from a clinical perspective as well as empathy and understanding of the challenges that ensue.

What I like most about working at TBP:

The team is incredibly supportive, collaborative, caring, and compassionate. Being a multidisciplinary team, we are able to each bring our own expertise to the table and collaborate with others to strive for a more comprehensive and tailored approach.

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Experience

Monique is a Registered Psychotherapist and University of Ottawa graduate with a Baccalaureate in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology. Over the past five years, she has worked in community mental health settings through the Montfort Hospital and the Phoenix Centre for Children and Families. Through these opportunities, Monique has gained experience with presenting issues such as depression, anxiety, self-harm, trauma experiences, life transitions, LGBTQ+ issues, eating disorders, and divorce. Monique has also worked in private practice setting learning art therapy interventions as well as further specializing in eating disorders. Monique believes that trauma-informed care is paramount to guide her practice.

More than just my work

  • I have a black cat called Maki and a fluffy dog called Freya that sometimes likes to join video sessions.
  • I play the piano and enjoy creating paintings using acrylic or pour-over methods.
  • I have an uncanny ability to find 4 leaf clovers

We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Call The Balanced Practice at (613) 695-0306 to set up an appointment with Monique today!

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